Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey says his party's MPs will be a 'voice for carers', and will immediately begin a campaign for an emergency budget for the health and social care sector. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has celebrated his party's election result in which it won 70 seats, returning to Parliament as the third largest party, overtaking the SNP. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey comfortably holds on to his seat of Kingston and Surbiton. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames ahead of the declaration for his seat as the Liberal Democrats look set for major gains in the 2024 General Election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living. On stage were Penny Mordaunt from the Conservatives, Angela Rayner from Labour, Stephen Flynn from the SNP, Daisy Cooper from the Liberal Democrats, Rhun ap Iorwerth from Plaid Cymru, Carla Denyer from the Green Party, and Nigel Farage from Reform UK. The debate was moderated by Julie Etchingham of ITV News, who asked questions on key topics selected by the public ahead of the event. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leaders and deputies arrive at TV studios in Salford ahead of the ITV multi-party debate. Moderated by Julie Etchingham, the debate will include Penny Mordaunt for the Conservative Party, Angela Rayner for the Labour Party, Daisy Cooper for Liberal Democrats, Stephen Flynn for SNP, Nigel Farage for Reform UK, Carla Denyer for Green Party and Rhun ap Iorwerth for Plaid Cymru. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper says the party has a plan to get “the UK back in the heart of Europe” and hope to rejoin the European single market “one day”. However, she adds that this is “a long way off and it’s not on the table in this general election.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps loses his seat of Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire to Labour’s Andrew Lewin. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer asks voters to vote for change, saying unless they do “change won’t happen”. After delivering a speech at Hitchin Town Football Club in Hertfordshire, he was asked if he was concerned about being the least popular Labour leader. He responded saying, “I stand on my record”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has been elected the prime minister after achieving a landslide victory for the Labour Party at the general election. After a meeting with King Charles, the Labour leader gave his first speech as PM, promising to "restore service and respect" to politics with his government. Here are the key events from a dramatic general election. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shabana Mahmood arrives at the Ministry of Justice for the first time in her new role of justice secretary. Top of her teeming in-tray will likely be how to tackle overcrowding in prisons after governors warned cells could be full within a matter of days of Labour taking office. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly appointed foreign secretary David Lammy has said he wants to see “an immediate ceasefire” in the Israel-Gaza conflict. “I will do all I can diplomatically to support Joe Biden in bringing about that ceasefire,” he said speaking from the Foreign Office. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly-appointed home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has admitted the Labour government has inherited a 'difficult legacy' that will require hard work to tackle. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly-apponinted chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has told the Treasury her central mission in government is to restore economic growth. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn